Riomaggiore

The village extends along a narrow valley with multicolored houses built on terraces descending toward a small harbor on the Ligurian Sea.

Greek refugees established the original settlement in the 8th century, selecting this location for its fertile soil and abundant marine resources.

Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices, contributing fresh catches to restaurants that prepare regional Ligurian dishes with anchovies and pesto.

The train station connects Riomaggiore to other Cinque Terre villages, while the absence of cars within the village requires visitors to explore on foot.

Steep agricultural terraces surrounding the village produce two specialized wines: white Cinque Terre DOC and sweet Sciacchetrà from native grape varieties.

Location: Province of La Spezia

Capital city: Riomaggiore

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Part of: Cinque Terre

Shares border with: La Spezia, Riccò del Golfo di Spezia, Vernazza

Address: 19017 Riomaggiore, SP, Italy 19017 Riomaggiore

Website: https://comune.riomaggiore.sp.it

GPS coordinates: 44.09897,9.73867

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34